My 4-story apartement building has a courtyard in the middle. I would like to put some
plants in the courtyard that
1) can act as a barrier to an ugly air conditioner unit
2) won't produce too many leaves that need to be picked up or will clog the drains
3) can be pot grown - there's no soil here
4) are easy to maintain and will stay green a lot of the year in Hoboken NJ (
zone 6b, 0 to -5F).
5) can grow in non-direct sun - the courtyard has moss on the decking and while there is a clear shot to the sky from above, the four walls of the apartment building prevent much direct sun light.
So far - the only idea I have had is to
plant different varities of hardy bamboo. However, when I saw the price tag of the bamboo I decided that there must be other options.
Admitedly, although I love
plants and am excited to start my own garden, I have quite the black thumb. Everytime I buy a
plant my husband asks who my new victem is.
I was hoping that someone with greener thumbs than me could point me in the right direction.
Thanks,
Mia